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At the very end Romero borrows an image from Carl Theodore Dreyer's classic silent film Ordet, ratifying a moment of religious ritual. Knowing this as you watch the film only deepens the chill. --Jim Gay
| ACTORS: | John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel |
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | George A. Romero |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 07 July, 1978 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Anchor Bay Entertainment |
| MPAA RATING: | R (Restricted) |
| FEATURES: | Color |
| TYPE: | Horror |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 013131099799 |
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A Deeply Disturbing Film By George Romero MARTIN is a very disturbing film directed by the creator of "The Living Dead" series, George Romero.
John Amplas plays the character of Martin, who may or may not be a vampire. He moves to a poor, dying steel town in Pennsylvania to live with is relative Tata Cuda (Lincoln Maazel). Cuda believes him to be a vampire & has vowed to destroy him to save his soul. Martin works around Cida's store while trying to fit in society. The only ones who treat him fairly is his cousin Christine & an older woman who he has sexual relations with. All the while, Martin seeks out victims to satisfy his sick bloodlust.
This is a forgotten classic that is tragically overlooked by horror film fans. The viewer is left to decide whether Martin is indeed a vampire or a very disturbed young man. What makes this film very disturbing is that he shares a lot of the deranged traits of serial killers. The other thing that makes this film very disturbing is that the storyline itself is very POSSIBLE. With a lot of serial murderers out there who has the same characteristics as Martin has, it's easy to feel uneasy while watching this film.
This is Romero's most personal film. He shot this film on 16 mm, hired unknown actors to make this film on the cheap & delivered a very disturbing horror film. Martin, without the extreme horror, could very well be a teen age film that deals with the everyday angst of being a teen.
Very well done, MARTIN is gem!
Romero`s Best & Personal film.
Martin (John Amplas in a excellent performance) is a misunderstood young man, who is also a Rapist & a Murderer towards Young Woman or Anyone gets in his Way. Martin thinks, he lived the life of a Vampire before maybe? He has a few problems with his eyes. He creates a illusion or that could be his pass life, when he starts out as a Vampire. But he`s craving for blood towards young woman but he has problems with his Cousin or could be his Uncle Cuda (Lincoln Maazel also good) who believes in the Famuily Curse of Vampires.
DVD`s an fine Pan & Scan (1.33:1) aspect ratio & an good Dolby Digital 2.0 mono Sound. Written and Directed by George A. Romero gives his Most Interesting Movie yet, this has an Unusual Premise with Tongue in Cheek Humor. Including an excellent running commmentary track by Director:George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Bruiser), Actor:John Amplas (Day of the Dead) & Make-up Artist:Tom Savini (The 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead). Romero`s First Cut was 165 Minutes but that Cut is Missing (As he said in the Commentary Track) and Euporean Version has be Re-Edited and Has an Different Score from the Goblins (Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead). Also included an very interesting trailer. George A. Romero`s best work as a Director & His most personal film to Date. An unusual and a unique film from the Horror Director. Grade:A.
Flawed Masterpiece.
Still worthy of 5 stars, although all we are left with is the incomplete cut. The original director's cut is seemingly lost for good. This version suffers somewhat from uneven, jerky pacing, but no matter. It still manages to compete with the best of Romero's 'Dead' Trilogy for billing as his greatest cinematic achievement. Like 'Night...', this film succeeds because, not in spite of, its' humble resources. Slow as it occasionally gets, there is a certain dreamy, depressive quality to the film that fits the theme perfectly. John Amplas is unforgettable in the title role and I find myself watching it over and over again. This easily tops my list of greatest vampire films of all time (and that's figuring in 'Nosferatu' and 'The Vampyr').